Eleanor of Castile

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Eleanor of Castile

  • Interesting Facts and information about royalty during the Medieval era of the Middle Ages
  • Short Biography, Facts and History about the life of Eleanor of Castile
  • Interesting History, Facts and information
  • Queen consort during the Middle Ages

 

Eleanor of Castile

Short Biography, facts and interesting information about Eleanor of Castile, Queen consort in England
during the Middle Ages

   
  

Short Biography profile and facts about the life of Eleanor of Castile
The Middle Ages encompass one of the most exciting periods in English History. The names of famous Kings scatter the History books. But behind every famous King of the Middle Ages was a Medieval Queen or Princess. Who were the wives of these famous Kings? Who were the queens or princesses who married the Middle Ages Kings of England? A medieval Queen or Princess. These Queens and Princesses shared the most powerful positions with their husbands and many held extremely important influence over their sons. The English Medieval Queens and Princesses of the Middle Ages cover the periods from 1066 - 1485. The following biography information provides basic facts and information about the life of Eleanor of Castile a Medieval Queen in England during the Middle Ages.

Medieval Queens and Princesses - Eleanor of Castile

  • Name: Eleanor of Castile
  • Married: King Edward I of England
  • Family connections / Genealogy: Eleanor of Castile was the daughter of Fernando III, King of Castile and Leon and his second wife, Jeanne, Countess of Ponthieu
  • Title: Her title was Queen  consort of England
  • Lifespan: This famous woman lived from 1241 – 1290
  • Famous children: King Edward II
  • Facts about her life: Eleanor of Castile was renowned for the 'Eleanor crosses' erected by her husband after her death
  • Important events during her life: The conquest of Wales and the battles with Scotland against John Balliol, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce

Famous Medieval Queen of the Middle Ages - Eleanor of Castile
Some interesting facts and short biography information about the History, Life & Times of Eleanor of Castile. Additional details, facts, history and information about the famous Medieval Kings of the Middle Ages and important events during their times can be accessed via the Middle Ages Sitemap and the section detailing the life and times of the Medieval Kings of the Middle Ages.

Eleanor of Castile

  • Interesting Facts and information about royalty during the Medieval era of the Middle Ages
  • Short Biography, Facts and History about the life of Eleanor of Castile
  • Interesting Facts and information
  • Short Biography, Facts and History about the life of Eleanor of Castile
  • Queen consort during the Middle Ages

Eleanor of Castile

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